This 10-Minute Baked Apple Recipe Tastes Like Pie—But Has A Fraction Of The Calories

Apple pie is addictively delicious—and that's because it's jam-packed with all the things our taste buds can never seem to get enough of: fat, calories, and added sugar. In fact, a standard homemade slice from a 9-inch pie pan contains upwards of 480 calories! (For some context, that's what you'd find in 21 Hershey Kisses!)

While indulging in a slice once a year on Thanksgiving isn't the worst thing you can do to your health, if you crave the sweet, cinnamony flavors more regularly, your best bet is to find a healthier treat that can satisfy your sweet tooth. And that's where this delicious recipe for baked apples comes in. They're filled with cranberry sauce, protein-packed walnuts, fiber-rich oats, cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar, so you'll actually get a hit of nutrition along with your dessert. Watch the video above to see how it's made and then scroll back down to get step-by-step instructions.

Directions:1. HEAT oven to 375°F. Lightly coat 13" × 9" baking dish with cooking spray.2. SCOOP out apple cores from the top with a melon baller, cutting away stem and seeds. Do not scoop all the way to bottom. Fill each apple with 1 Tbsp of the cranberry sauce.3. MIX butter, walnuts, oats, flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Fill apples with mixture.4. PLACE apples in baking dish and bake until tender, 30 minutes. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.

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